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2013 Volkswagen Golf / GTI and 2011 Mazda RX-8 Specifications
| Model Year | 2013 | 2011 | |
| Model | Volkswagen Golf / GTI | Mazda RX-8 | |
| Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 256 hp@4300 243 lb-ft@2400 |
1.3L R2 OHV-2v 232 hp@8500 159 lb-ft@5500 |
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| Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual | |
| Drivetrain | AWD | RWD | |
| Body | 2dr Hatch | 4dr Coupe | |
| Difference | |||
| Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 106.4 in | -4.9 in |
| Length | 165.4 in | 175.6 in | -10.2 in |
| Width | 70.3 in | 69.7 in | 0.6 in |
| Height | 58.3 in | 52.8 in | 5.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 3326 lb. | 3064 lb. | 262 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 15.9 gal. | -1.4 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 39.3 in | 38.2 in | 1.1 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.7 in | 54.8 in | -0.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 53.3 in | -53.3 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 42.7 in | -1.5 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 36.8 in | 1.7 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 52.8 in | 54.9 in | -2.1 in |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 48.1 in | -48.1 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 35.5 in | 32.2 in | 3.3 in |
| Total Legroom | 76.7 in (over 2 rows) | 74.9 in (over 2 rows) | 1.8 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 15.0 ft3 | 7.6 ft3 | 7.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 46.0 ft3 | 7.6 ft3 | 38.4 ft3 |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2013 Volkswagen Golf / GTI
| 2013 Volkswagen Golf / GTI Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2012 | 4dr Hatch turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed manual FWD |
Four adults can easily and comfortably fit in this car, with plenty of room for luggage. see full Volkswagen Golf / GTI review |
What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Mazda RX-8
| 2011 Mazda RX-8 Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
| Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
| 2010 | 4dr Coupe 232-horsepower 1.3L R2 6-speed manual RWD |
The R3 Recaro seats had side bolsters that were a bit tight for us. I am below average in size as a male, and my wife is also very small and we found the bolsters cut into our hips far more than was comfortable. The seats are racing oriented only. see full Mazda RX-8 review |
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